There are several ways to get from the airport to the city of Zurich. Those who are not used to saving money prefer the most comfortable and fastest mode of transport - a taxi. But this travel option is not suitable for everyone. We will tell you how you can get to the city center in other available ways.
Train is a more popular form of transport, which takes responsibility for transporting guests to Switzerland from the airport with a decent level of comfort. Swiss trains are considered one of the most comfortable and fast, which has already been appreciated by all those who have visited this interesting country.
Taxi
As mentioned, a taxi is a suitable option for those who can afford a more expensive way of travel. The main advantage of a taxi is that the passenger will be delivered to a specific address and without any delay. And the travel time from the "air gate" to Zurich is no more than 20 minutes, which will appeal to those who have limited time or are in a hurry for a business meeting. Finding a taxi will not be difficult, because dozens of "yellow cars" are waiting for their customers near the airport. The cost of such a pleasure will be 50 francs of local denomination.
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Bus
The second mode of transport, which is even more in demand, is the bus. As a rule, they are ready to take the tourist to the hotel and will charge only 15 francs for their services. By the way, the fare payment procedure looks very attractive. There is no need to rush to the ticket office for tickets, because the fare can be paid directly in the bus. Travel time (depending on the location of the hotel you specified) will be from 30 minutes. You can find hotel transport near the airport.
Trains and electric trains
The most popular means of transport on which you can take a fascinating trip from the landing strip to Zurich is the train. And its popularity is easily explained. After all, this transport is at the same time the fastest, and the cheapest and easiest way to overcome the many kilometers route. The station can be found following the signs in the airport area. Switzerland has a very developed railway network, and trains are subdivided into express trains and electric trains. Therefore, you will not have to spend more than 10-15 minutes on the road.
But there are also disadvantages. First of all, you will have to spend some time buying a ticket, and if you have not bought the local currency in advance, spend a few more minutes looking for an exchanger and buying francs. After that, you will have to study the schedule and choose the appropriate direction of travel, as well as spend time in the boarding waiting room. Although trains run every few minutes. But the main drawback is that it will not be possible to get to the hotel door by train, and this will certainly not be to the taste of tourists who travel with substantial luggage.
It is also worth paying attention to the fact that the cars are divided into first and second classes, which differ both in the level of comfort and in the cost of travel. The difference in ticket prices is significant. Therefore, it is worth choosing first class during peak hours, as well as if the budget allows.
Since Switzerland is one of the most developed countries in Europe, there will be no problems with purchasing train tickets. They can be bought both at the ticket office of the station and at any machine. Well, how not to mention the modest cost of travel tickets. The trip for adult passengers will cost only 6.6 francs, and children will be able to ride half the price.
In the machines, you can pay with both banknotes and credit cards. All screens are touch-sensitive and have a pleasant, intuitive interface. You can also choose one of four languages.
Remember that traveling like a hare in Switzerland is not recommended, because almost no one can avoid checking the ticket. And the size of the fine (100 francs) will spoil the mood of any tourist.
Recommended for viewing Switzerland with children.
